Rather dated, but an excellent treatment of the area. Available for download from the internet.

]. The unbranched stem can be 12 - 18cm in diameter; it has stilt-like aerial roots near the base that can be up to 3 metres long; and is topped by a crown of about 7 leaves that can be 1.5 - 2 metres long[

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

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The tree is often used locally, harvested from the wild for food, construction materials and medicine.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

]. The plant has an important local role in construction - the trunk is used in the construction of houses and other structures, posts, fences, palisades etc[